Municipality of Rethymno
Tourist and construction municipality on the rise: 196 more companies in a year. For its 57,216 residents it has few: butchers, medical practices.
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- 57,216 residents (2021 census) · Area: 394.1 km²
- active businesses
- 7,432
- companies opened in 12 months
- 299
- companies closed in 12 months
- 103
- Apartments 202637 deeds to 01/10/2026
- 1,898 €/m²
"Businesses" are all active ones, sole proprietorships included. "Companies" are legal entities only (S.A., Ltd, P.C., general and limited partnerships etc.): only these keep their municipality in the registry when they close, which is why openings and closures count companies.
Net change +196129.9 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 118.9 · Greece 99.8
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What stands out and what's missing
Each sector in the municipality per 1,000 residents, against the Greek average.
More than the national average
- Souvenirs & folk art4.5×84 businesses · 1.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3)
- Livestock & animal farming4.1×94 businesses · 1.6 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
- Hotels & accommodation3.2×860 businesses · 15.0 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7)
- Concrete works2.9×19 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Nurseries2.5×15 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
Less than the national average, for those who live here
- Medical practices0.74×26 businesses · 0.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.6) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Butchers, greengrocers & fishmongers0.76×37 businesses · 0.6 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.9) · Where exactly are they missing? →
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In the last year 299 new companies opened here.
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Sectors in Rethymno municipality
105 sectorsEach sector also counts businesses that have it as a secondary activity; that's why wholesale trade, often declared alongside another line of work, ranks high.
At least this many. When unnamed businesses (sole proprietorships, general and limited partnerships) are few, we don't show them, because of GDPR. Personal data
- Hotels & accommodation 860
- Restaurants & food 409
- Construction companies 322
- Clothing & footwear 197
- Cafés & bars 191opened24closedat least 43.3 / 1,000 res.
- Crops & farm services 146opened4closedat least 12.6 / 1,000 res.
The bar next to each sector: green for those that opened, red for those that closed in 12 months.
All 105 sectors, in a table
In-depth analysis: Rethymno
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 500–2,200 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 9% of the municipality's area; the average price applies only to that part. The official value is the zone price the state sets to calculate taxes. It is not a market price or a property valuation.
1,898 €/m²
Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 37 deeds.
Detached houses, commercial premises, plots, the price range and the year-on-year change are in the neighbourhood report. Neighbourhood report →
Source: Ministry of National Economy and Finance · updated 05/10/2026
The municipality's public contracts by year
- NSRF 2014–2020: 1,096 projects · €76 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 11 municipality projects · €6.8 million
- Municipality contracts: 271 in 12 months · €19 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 09/10/2026) | 185 | €15 million | Construction work: €9.4 million |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 264 | €14 million | Construction work: €3.8 million |
The municipality's bodies
New contracts in the 12 months to 09/10/2026.
| Body | Contracts | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΗ ΥΔΡΕΥΣΗΣ ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΣΗΣ ΡΕΘΥΜΝΗΣ | 121 | €6.0 million |
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΛΙΜΕΝΙΚΟ ΤΑΜΕΙΟ ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟΥ | 77 | €1.3 million |
Seismic activity
Seismic activity in the municipality: Very high.
The level compares the municipality's seismic hazard with the rest of Greece, which is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in Europe. It says nothing about a specific building: there, its construction is what counts.
Ground acceleration, the nearest active fault and earthquakes around an address are in the neighbourhood report. Neighbourhood report →
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Nearby municipalities
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- Municipality of Agios Vasileios188.4 / 1,000 res.1,322 active Comparewith Agios Vasileios municipality
- Municipality of Rethymno here129.9 / 1,000 res.7,432 active
- Municipality of Mylopotamos128.3 / 1,000 res.1,645 active Comparewith Mylopotamos municipality
- Municipality of Amari38.1 / 1,000 res.212 active Comparewith Amari municipality
Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
- Municipality of Rethymno here129.9 / 1,000 res.7,432 active
- Municipality of Kifisia123.0 / 1,000 res.8,963 active Comparewith Kifisia municipality
- Municipality of Nea Ionia105.1 / 1,000 res.6,790 active Comparewith Nea Ionia municipality
- Municipality of Aegaleo104.8 / 1,000 res.6,901 active Comparewith Aegaleo municipality
- Municipality of Kalamata98.1 / 1,000 res.7,155 active Comparewith Kalamata municipality
Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Rethymno municipality have?
7,432 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Rethymno municipality?
The sector "Hotels & accommodation" has the most active businesses (1,332), followed by "Restaurants & food" (686).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Rethymno municipality?
129.9 active businesses per 1,000 residents.